Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 15: President of Jammu and Kashmir BJP, Sat Sharma highlighted the importance of sports as a powerful tool for personal growth, career development and societal impact during a felicitation program for outstanding sports persons from Jammu and Kashmir.
The event was organized by BJP SC Morcha Chandigarh Prabhari and Morcha National Executive Member Surinder Bhagat and attended by General Secretary and Ex-MLC Vibodh Gupta, former Minister Priya Sethi, Additional Treasurer Prem Gupta, party spokesperson Balbir Ram Rattan, senior leaders Baldev Singh Billawaria and Prof. Kulbhushan Mohtra.
Raju Sharma was felicitated for being re-elected as President of the J&K Amateur Baseball Association for a second term. Gh. Hassan was honoured for being elected as Senior Vice President of the association, and Basit Nabi was recognized for his appointment as an umpire for the upcoming International and South Asia Soft Tennis Championship in Greater Noida.
Sat Sharma emphasized that with increasing opportunities in global sports, young athletes are encouraged to pursue sports not only as a passion but as a viable career. He noted that sports promote physical fitness, discipline, teamwork, and leadership, while fostering national pride and unity. He also acknowledged the investments in sports infrastructure, scholarships, and training programs, which support athletes in excelling in their respective fields.







